Baked Lentils, Rice, and Garden Veg Casserole
Baked Lentils, Rice, and Garden Veg Casserole brings together tender red lentils, fluffy white rice, and a medley of sautéed vegetables in a tomato-herb sauce. Each bite balances gentle earthiness with bright basil, oregano, and cumin notes, finishing warm and satisfying. It’s a cozy vegan main perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meal prep.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Lentils, Rice, and Garden Veg Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 82
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 46
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the rice and 1 cup water in a pot and bring to a boil.
- 2
Cover, lower the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Put the lentils in a pot with the remaining 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil.
- 4
Cook for 15 minutes, or until tender.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the onion and garlic.
- 7
Add the tomato, celery, carrots, zucchini, and 1/2 the tomato sauce.
- 8
Season with 1/2 the basil, 1/2 the oregano, 1/2 the cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- 9
In a casserole dish, combine the rice, lentils, and vegetables.
- 10
Top with the remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle with the remaining basil, oregano, and cumin.
- 11
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.
- Calories 164.36 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 6.12 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 33.5 g 12%
- Total Fat 1.75 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 158.94 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 8.66 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 6.52 g --
- Added Sugars 4.18 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 56.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 407.2 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 28.47 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 12.16 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Lentils, Rice, and Garden Veg Casserole is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Diced Carrots, Dried Basil, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 164.36 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Lentils, Rice, and Garden Veg Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Diced Carrots, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Lentils, Rice, and Garden Veg Casserole?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 164.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Lentils, Rice, and Garden Veg Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Baked Lentils, Rice, and Garden Veg Casserole healthy?
- Baked Lentils, Rice, and Garden Veg Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 164.36 calories and 6.12 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 158.94 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.18 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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